Seeing him nodding seriously, and even taking out a small pair of scissors and handing them to her, Lauren turned around and opened it.
"An offer of reemployment from University of Casterwich City?"
Screaming out of surprise, Lauren was in disbelief while holding the red booklet in her hands. Was she really able to go back to teaching as a substitute tutor?
Although she usually taught general mathematics, which was usually taken as a supplementary subject or as an unimportant subject choice in the art class, she really liked her job. Not to mention, she made it through the assessment and tests with her professional background. All of that gave her a deep sense of fulfilment!
Did that mean she could still go back to the Casterwich Institute she was familiar with? Would she be able to continue her research and be a part-time substitute teacher?
Nothing made her happier than that.
After flipping through it a few times, looking at the familiar seal and signature, she was close to chewing it up!
Raising his hand and ruffling her fluffy short hair, Willy then said, "Can you finally eat with peace of mind now? I was going to give it to you after the meal at first!"
"Thank you! How did you do it?" How could someone who was fired in the middle of her job, and whose name was still tainted like her get to return to work?
"I just have to ask for it!"
If he could donate some funds to the school and work with them, to let her return to work was nothing. Even if she was to be paid for doing nothing and just holding the position, there were probably still a lot of schools who would jump at the opportunity. Moreover, she was actually really talented. It was basically a win-win situation!
"Thank you!"
She didn't know what to say other than those two words, and Lauren's eyes had narrowed into crescents. She was about to put the certificate back into the gift box, and when she looked down, she realized that there was a pair of black leather ladies' gloves in the inner compartment. They were soft and were lay flat under the padding of pastel colored raffia paper, and that was why she didn't notice it earlier.
"Is this... for me?"
Taking it out, it was a pair of very simple and soft black leather gloves. It had exquisite workmanship, feeling light and comfortable to touch, with no extra embellishments. There was just a small leather bow at the seam as decoration, which was also black, so it was subtle. However, the two corners of the bow had two light gray mini fur balls hanging onto them, adding a touch of playfulness and cuteness. It was very useful, poised, and easy to match!
"Did you finally see it?" He had never seen a woman so slow!
She was attentive to other things, but she was always a little slow when it came to accessories for herself! She was indeed more boyish for her preferences, but when she got into it, she was a completely charming little elf!
She was a woman with a unique charisma!
She put them on her hands and tried it. They fit well, like a second layer of skin, but with a clear and warm velvet texture to it. It made her feel like she was huddling around a small fireplace.
"It's so warm, I really like it..."
As soon as she spoke, Willy put his hand in front of her tiny mouth. "Are you going to thank me again? You are the woman with the poorest vocabulary and the fewest words I have ever
seen!"
Of course, that was with the exception when she was infuriated!
"I get it, you don't have to treat me like a stranger!" Withdrawing his hand, Willy took her slender hand, and squeezed it with some force. "It's winter, and you hate the cold so much. Your ten fingers are connected to your heart, so your hands must be protected too!"
Once again, Lauren's heart surged with a stream of warmth. "Yeah!"
Subconsciously, she tightened her grips on the gloves in her hand, and the smile in her eyes widened a little.
He would remember after a few times!
Patting Clinton softly and humming a song, she watched him smile, and Alicia's beautiful eyes also curved into narrow crescents.
After washing his hands, Frederick took the child over carefully, and the two sat down on the sofa.
"Didn't you say you would be very busy today? Why are you back again?" Not to mention, seeing his posture and how he was in the mood to carry the child, it was clear that he was not in a hurry!
Looking at his hair, Alicia raised her hand and brushed a strand of hair off his shoulder. Her voice was extremely gentle. During that period of time, he would go back and forth several times every day. He had clearly lost a lot of weight!
"I am going to a branch meeting in the afternoon, so I came back to see you, and also to have lunch with you!" He didn't feel at ease over the phone. He still wanted to see her and the child!
After chatting casually and playing with the child at home for a while, he saw that Clinton was a little sleepy, so he got up. Frederick insisted on giving him to the caregiver, but within a few moments, Clinton began to cry incessantly. Finally, Alicia held him and began to hum a lullaby. After walking in circle for two rounds, Clinton closed his eyes obediently. After less than ten minutes, he was already sleeping soundly, then Alicia finally could put him back into the cot.
When they went out to the dining hall, Frederick's brows were still wrinkled.
On the dining table, there were bland dishes which were not appetizing. Frederick's heart felt an inexplicable pain. Seeing Alicia nibbling at the corn and eating it as if it was very delicious, he took her hand and squeezed it a little.
"Hey, It's dirty..."
After taking a piece of tissue paper, Alicia couldn't help rolling her eyes at him. "Eat properly!" Ever since coming home, tremors had become a common occurrence.
"Ally, let's not have any more children!"
Although it was a pity that he hadn't been able to accompany her throughout her pregnancy, it was torturing enough for him to see her not having a good appetite and not sleeping well! One was enough!
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